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In Garcia v. S & S Fashion, Inc., the applicant sought reconsideration of an order dismissing his workers' compensation case for lack of prosecution. The administrative law judge (WCJ) initially issued a notice of intention to dismiss after the applicant's claim had been inactive. However, the applicant subsequently filed a declaration of readiness to proceed and the matter was taken off calendar by joint agreement. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the dismissal order, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings, agreeing that dismissal was inappropriate if the applicant was ready to prosecute.
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In Garcia v. S & S Fashion, Inc., the applicant sought reconsideration of an order dismissing his workers' compensation case for lack of prosecution. The administrative law judge (WCJ) initially issued a notice of intention to dismiss after the applicant's claim had been inactive. However, the applicant subsequently filed a declaration of readiness to proceed and the matter was taken off calendar by joint agreement. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the dismissal order, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings, agreeing that dismissal was inappropriate if the applicant was ready to prosecute.
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